Mamma Mia
The London Theatre Orchestra and Cast Lyrics


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I been cheated by you since you know when
So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
There's a fire within my soul
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything
[Chorus]
Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again
My my, just how much I've missed you?

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go
I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I can't count all the times that I've told you "we're through"
And when you go, when you slam the door
I think you know that you won't be away too long
You know that I'm not that strong
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything

[Chorus]

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, even if I say
"Bye bye, leave me now or never"
Mamma mia, it's a game we play
"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever

[Chorus]

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?




Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go

Overall Meaning

The song "Mamma Mia" by the London Theatre Orchestra and Cast is an upbeat and lively tune that tells the story of a woman who has been cheated on by her partner for as long as she can remember. She has finally decided to end the relationship and move on, but she struggles with her emotions and finds herself losing control every time she thinks about her ex-lover. The song is an expression of her love and her desperation to overcome her feelings, even as she acknowledges how much she has missed her partner.


The lyrics of the song are filled with an infectious energy that is reflected in the lively melody and the upbeat tempo. The chorus of "Mamma Mia" is particularly catchy and has become a beloved classic around the world, inspiring countless people to dance and sing along to its infectious rhythm. The lyrics capture the feelings of heartbreak and longing that are universal to all of us, while also conveying the sense that even in our darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope and light to guide us forward.


Overall, "Mamma Mia" is a masterful example of a pop song that manages to capture the essence of what it means to be human, with all of its complexities, contradictions, and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I been cheated by you since you know when
I have been deceived by you for a long time.


So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
I decided that our relationship has to end.


Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I reflect on my past mistakes and question if I will ever learn from them.


I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
I do not know why, but I lose control of my emotions.


There's a fire within my soul
I feel passionate about something.


Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
Just one glance at you and my heart begins to skip a beat.


One more look and I forget everything
Every time I look at you, all my worries fade away.


Mamma mia, here I go again
Here I am, falling for you all over again.


My my, how can I resist you?
I cannot help but feel drawn to you.


Mamma mia, does it show again
My feelings for you are evident once more.


My my, just how much I've missed you?
I cannot believe how much I have missed you.


Yes, I've been brokenhearted
I have suffered from a broken heart in the past.


Blue since the day we parted
I have been sad ever since we broke up.


Why, why did I ever let you go?
I regret our breakup and wonder why I let it happen.


Mamma mia, now I really know
Now, I understand how much I need you in my life.


My my, I could never let you go
I realize that I could never let you go for good.


I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I get upset and emotional over things that you do.


I can't count all the times that I've told you "we're through"
I have threatened to end our relationship multiple times.


And when you go, when you slam the door
When you storm out of the room and slam the door behind you.


I think you know that you won't be away too long
I believe that you will come back to me eventually.


You know that I'm not that strong
You know that I am vulnerable when it comes to you.


Mamma mia, even if I say "Bye bye, leave me now or never"
Even if I say goodbye and tell you to leave, I don't really mean it.


Mamma mia, it's a game we play
Our relationship is like a game that we both play.


"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever
Saying goodbye doesn't mean that we are done for good.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stig Erik Anderson, Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

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